Custodial Operations Supervisor (CUSTODIAL SUPV 2)

This position reports to the Director for Custodial Services Student Housing and Dining. Acts on behalf of the Director during absences providing direction and leadership for the unit. This position is critical in the coordination of custodial services for Academic Year Housing and Summer Conference Housing. Liaison for outsourced contracts, manage, Custodial Services with planning and organizing custodial services for the department. Responsible for developing, coordinating, tracking and implementing training for new employees and continued training for current employees. Training includes but is not limited to safety protocols, equipment usage and cleaning procedures. This position oversees equipment and cleaning supply purchase and inventory.

Apply By Date August 18th 2026 by 11:59PM

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• High school diploma and/or equivalent certification/experience/training
• Experience overseeing daily activities of custodial employees, including planning, organization, and direction of routine custodial operations as well as projects, to provide an orderly, safe and efficient operation.
• Experience in recruitment of, training, motivation, performance management, and supervision of custodial staff, demonstrating effective interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to other personnel in a unionized work environment.
• Intermediate computer skills, including word processing, updating spreadsheets, utilizing project management software, e-mail and calendaring systems.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, safeguards of hazardous materials, custodial standard operating processes, care and maintenance of power equipment, as well as proper handling and mixture of chemicals and green cleaning supplies.
• Business knowledge to support development of and management of operational and staffing budgets, inventory management and purchasing processes.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills in the English language, active listening, flexibility, critical thinking, multi-tasking and time management, demonstrating the ability to prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, agreements, training documents, and performance evaluations.
• Skill to maintain confidential records and information and share these in a professional manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience / training
• Organizational skills to achieve timely progress on multiple simultaneous projects, distribute effort appropriately among the projects, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of productivity.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with and provide customer service to a diverse population; communication skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Skill to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with others to secure necessary information and cooperation from a variety of individuals; skill to conduct effective negotiations, resolve disagreements and conflicts.
• Knowledge of campus residential housing and/or dining operations custodial needs.

Key Responsibilities

• 40% - Management & Supervision
• 30% - Business Operations
• 30% - Staff Training and Development

Department Overview

Student Housing and Dining Services (SHDS) is a self supporting auxiliary that provides housing and dining services to approximately 15,000 undergraduate, graduate and students with families who live in on-campus residential facilities (university owner/managed and Public-Private-Partnerships), as well as providing residential, retail and catering dining services for the campus community. SHDS also provides student support and conference housing services to the campus and general community. For more information about SHDS visit our website at http://www.housing.ucdavis.edu.
The Facilities Services unit is one of 6 major units within the SHDS Department. Facilities Services oversees all the daily Custodial Services, maintenance, major maintenance, preventive maintenance, capital projects and painting for SHDS. Facilities Services encompass approximately 1.9 million square feet and over 100 residential, dining, and administrative buildings. The Custodial Services sub-unit of SHDS provides for daily custodial services in 4 residence hall areas, Orchard Park, Primero Grove, Segundo Services Center, Student Housing Administration Building and off campus Student Housing Apartments. Custodial Services employs more than 150+ employees with an annual budget over 12 million dollars. Student Housing and Dining Services is committed to serving the needs of students, staff, faculty and guests from various backgrounds and identities. In full support of our institutional commitment we expect every member of our community to acknowledge, value, and uphold the guidelines set forth in the Principles of Community. As a community of scholars and life long learners, we commit ourselves to learning together about our differences and commonalities while growing in all areas.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $65800.00/yr. - $115400.00/yr.
• Salary Frequency: Annual
• Salary Grade: Grade 20
• UC Job Title: CUSTODIAL SUPV 2
• UC Job Code: 005188
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): TBD
• Location: Cuarto Tahoe Hall (TAHOE)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting or or .

• High quality and low-cost to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for and coverage for you and your family
• for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including , , , , accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• , , and for eligible employees
• and Family Care discounts and resources
• to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• and for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours <